About Toronto Disc Herniation & Toronto Chiropractic Care

A disc herniation is injury to the intervertebral disc, the cartilage pad that separates the vertebrae (the bones of the spine). It can occur in the cervical spine (neck) and cause pain into the arm/wrist/fingers, in the thoracic spine (mid-back) and cause pain in the mid-back and even around the chest, and in the lumbar spine (low back) and cause pain into the thigh, calf, ankle, foot and toes.

"It's gone!" Not feeling any pain, especially for the first time in days, weeks, months or even years is certainy a cause for celebration. But remember, it takes three months for a torn disc to heal well enough to allow you to return to daily activities like prolonged computer work, lifting, twisting, etc. The first three to four weeks of concentrated treatment, therapies, and at-home care are designed to allow the best opportunity for the disc to heal quickly.

In office, Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre uses Cox Technic to lower the pressure in the disc so the nucleus pulposus returns to the center of the disc, aid in the healing of the torn anular fibers, and drive out chemicals that irritate and inflame the spinal nerves.At home, as recommended, you will want to consider avoiding sleeping on your stomach, sleeping on a good mattress, wearing a neck brace or back support brace if recommended, taking nutritional supplements that help rebuild disc cartilage, exercising, and modifying your daily activities as needed.

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About Our Toronto chiropractic Practice

Our method at Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre centers on chiropractic wellness as well as the easement of pain, particularly spine pain and its related conditions. We offer in depth care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, arm pain, leg pain, and injuries to the body from a car accident, sports injury or other cause. Our chiropractic practice respectfully serves the Toronto area. We pride ourselves on being patient-oriented and responsive to your needs be they about insurance filing or appointment making or your health and healing. We provide customized treatment plans to meet your exact needs. If you're in need of a chiropractor in the Toronto area, contact us today!